Three of 6 servicemembers killed in crash of a US K-135 refueling aircraft in Iraq were from Ohio Air National Guard's 121st Refueling Wing near Columbus.

In a post on social media, U.S. Central Command acknowledged the refueling aircraft went down while supporting Operation Epic Fury. The plane was identified as a US KC-135 refueling aircraft. According to the post, two aircraft were involved in the incident that occurred in friendly airspace.

This was not due to hostile fire or friendly fire,' says US Central Command, but does not say if anyone was killed or injured - Anadolu Ajansı

The six crew members on board a U.S. refueling aircraft that went down Thursday in Iraq have died.U.S. Central Command made the announcement Friday morning.Investigators say it was not due to hostile or friendly fire,

The U.S. Air Force now operates three distinct bomber aircraft, all of which can trace their development back to the Cold War.

Five US Air Force KC-135 refuelling aircraft were reportedly damaged in an Iranian missile strike on Prince Sultan Air Base in Saudi Arabia, according to reports. The planes are undergoing repairs and no casualties were reported.

A KC-135 Stratotanker of the US Air Force crashed in western Iraq on Thursday. Here's what we know about the refueling aircraft

The event represents a precursor step toward validating capabilities essential for the B-21's long-range, penetrating strike role.

A U.S. Air Force aerial refueling plane that landed in Israel with damage to its tail fin has a marker that indicates it came from Beale Air Force Base in Northern California, according to images shared by Israeli media.